Just catching up.
Took me a month, but I’m finally through W4.
Yesterday I ran R3 on our local Parkrun route, a mix of tarmac, gravel paths and some grass (before that it was always a roadside for me). Did my best time and lived to tell the tale 🤣.
I’ve been doing C25K since the beginning of July and only missed 2 or 3 weeks due to injury and/or illness. Did quite a few repeats, but I’m pretty much at peace with the idea that I’m in for a long haul.
It’s not getting any easier, but my form is better, my heart rate is way better (to the point that I no longer fret about it), my breathing still leaves a lot to be desired.
Ready to tackle W5 and no longer afraid of it!